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CENTRE INFORMATION
Academy NameAltitude Learning
Phone-
E-mailsupport@altitudelearning.com.au
Website-
Venue Address-
Educational Category & Tags
Class Mode
Face to FaceOnline
Subjects - English - Reading - Writing
Year Groups Year 3~6, Year 7~8
Exam Prep
Primary course
- OC
- Scholarship
- Selective
FEATURES

Expert Educators. Advanced Reading and Writing. A Pathway to Academic Excellence.

At Altitude Learning, we believe strong reading and writing skills are the foundation of academic success.

Our specialised Reading Comprehension and Writing courses, designed for students in Years 3 to 8, go beyond the standard school curriculum to challenge students, deepen their understanding and develop their ability to think critically and express ideas with clarity and confidence.

Developed by Mr Allen, with the expertise of Mrs Houlden in curriculum and assessment development, our carefully structured program is delivered by our dedicated teaching team, including Mr Allen, Mrs Houlden and Mr Morrison. Students benefit from challenging content, expert instruction and individualised feedback to support their continued academic growth.

With years of experience supporting academically ambitious students, Altitude Learning has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Reading Comprehension and Writing programs. Our commitment to expert teaching, academic rigour and a carefully developed curriculum continues to make us a trusted choice for families seeking meaningful extension and enrichment.

Our Experts
Tysan Allen
Tysan Allen

The Choice of Sydney's Top Students

For years, the highest achievers have been shaped by the proven methods of Mr. Tysan Allen.

Current Title CEO & Founder at Altitude Learning
Core Specialties - OC
- Selective
- Scholarship
- ICAS
- NAPLAN
Publications Advanced Comprehension Skills series
Key Experience 1 UNSW Global (ICAS & NAPLAN Project Team)
Key Experience 2 EduVision Co-Founder (Epping)
Key Strengths #FormerExamWriter
#Author
#AdvancedComprehension
Mary-Anne Houlden
Mrs Mary-Anne Houlden

Head of Content Development and Academic Innovation

She brings 14 years of experience in education, including six years teaching at Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Preparatory School.

Current Title Head of Content Development and Academic Innovation
Core Specialties - High-Quality Academic Programs and Assessments
- Selective-Level Students
Key Experience 1 14 Years of Experience in Education
Key Experience 2 6 Years Teaching at Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Preparatory School
Key Experience 3 Worked with ICAS Competitions & Contributed to NAPLAN
Key Strengths #PublishedAuthor
#ContentDevelopment
#SelectiveLevelExpert

What Our Students/Families Say

What makes Mr. Allen truly special is that he designs and creates all the exam questions and materials himself from scratch. Because he handles everything from the initial question-making to the final step of teaching, there are absolutely no gaps in his lessons. He covers every single detail so flawlessly that I never felt lost. His flawless, end-to-end guidance was the key to my academic breakthrough!

From a Year 9 student

James Ruse High School

I can confidently say that choosing Mr. Allen was the ultimate game-changer for our family. My daughter ended up receiving full academic scholarship offers from three prestigious private schools, and the number one key to her success was, hands down, her writing score.

Mrs. Kim

PROGRAMS
2027 Summer Holidays -  NOW OPEN 

Courses available 

All courses taught by Mr Allen

*Face to face classes held at Hornsby RSL, 4 High Street, Hornsby

Enrol Now for 2027 Summer Holidays

YEAR 4

Course Name :

Opportunity Class Reading Comprehension

Day TIME Delivery FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Week
1
1:30PM
-
3:00PM
Online$330 04/01 Mon
-
08/01 Fri
Week
2
1:30PM
-
3:00PM
Face
to
Face
$330 11/01 Mon
-
15/01 Fri


YEAR 5

Course Name :

Selective Reading Comprehension & Writing

Day TIME Delivery FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Week
1
11:00AM
-
1:00PM
Online$550 04/01 Mon
-
08/01 Fri


YEAR 6

Course Name :

Selective Reading Comprehension & Writing

Day TIME Delivery FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Week
1
8:30AM
-
10:30AM
Online$550 04/01 Mon
-
08/01 Fri
Week
2
9:00AM
-
11:00AM
Face
to
Face
$550 11/01 Mon
-
15/01 Fri

Course Name :

Scholarship Reading Comprehension & Writing

Day TIME Delivery FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Week
2
11:15AM
-
1:15PM
Face
to
Face
$550 11/01 Mon
-
15/01 Fri

Enrol Now for 2027 Summer Holidays





2026 TERM 4 Schedule -  Closed 

The TERM 4 enrolment button was clicked 140 times
(4 Sep ~ 27 Sep 2026)

Enrol Now for Term 4


Courses available | Reading & Writing (only)

YEAR 3

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Wed 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
TBA $550 14/10 Wed
-
02/12 Wed

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sun 11:15AM
-
1:15PM
TBA $550 18/10 Sun
-
06/12 Sun
YEAR 4

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Mon 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
Mr Allen $660 12/10 Mon
-
30/11 Mon
Tue 6:30PM
-
8:30PM
Mr Allen $660 13/10 Tue
-
01/12 Tue

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sat 9:00AM
-
11:00AM
Mr Allen $660 17/10 Sat
-
05/12 Sat
Sun 8:00AM
-
10:00AM
Mr Allen $660 18/10 Sun
-
06/12 Sun
YEAR 5

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Mon 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
Mrs Houlden $660 12/10 Mon
-
30/11 Mon
Tue 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
Mr Allen $660 13/10 Tue
-
01/12 Tue
Thu 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
Mr Allen $660 15/10 Thu
-
03/12 Thu

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sat 11:10AM
-
1:10PM
Mr Allen $660 17/10 Sat
-
05/12 Sat
Sun 12:30PM
-
2:30PM
Mr Allen $660 18/10 Sun
-
06/12 Sun
YEAR 6

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Fri 4:20PM
-
6:20PM
Mr Allen $660 16/10 Fri
-
04/12 Fri

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sun 2:40PM
-
4:40PM
Mr Allen $660 18/10 Sun
-
06/12 Sun
YEAR 7

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Thu 6:30PM
-
8:30PM
Mr Allen $550 15/10 Thu
-
03/12 Thu

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sat 1:20PM
-
3:20PM
Mr Allen $550 17/10 Sat
-
05/12 Sat
YEAR 8

Online

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Mon 6:30PM
-
8:30PM
Mr Allen $550 12/10 Mon
-
30/11 Mon

Face to Face

DAY TIME TEACHER FEE
(INC. GST)
DATES
Sun 10:15AM
-
12:15PM
Mr Allen $550 18/10 Sun
-
06/12 Sun



Enrol Now for Term 4








2026 Spring Holidays


The enrolment button was clicked 134 times
(21 Aug ~ 16 Sep 2026)

2026 TERM 3 Schedule

Thank you — all Term 3 classes were fully booked.






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